the ability to influence sth 影响力◆Large stores use their size as leverage to lower suppliers' prices. 大商店利用规模的优势来压低供应商的价格。
() () the relationship between the amount of money that a company owes (debt) and the value of its shares ( equity) 资本与负债比率；联动比率SYNgearing
() () using borrowed money to buy an investment or to add to the amount invested, in order to try to increase possible profits from the investment 举债经营，杠杆效应（借钱投资以提高可能的投资利润）◆The buyout provided a high return on investment and excellent leverage. 这项收购带来了高额的投资回报以及相当不错的杠杆效应。